PAUL'S SINGING THE BLUES

Cardiff City boss Paul Trollope set to be axed by Vincent Tan after just five months in the job, claim reports

Bluebirds chief has won just two games since taking over from Russell Slade in May to see his side fighting drop

Jamie Gordon

Published: 10:56, 3 Oct 2016
Updated: 11:06, 4 Oct 2016

Trollope won just two of his 11 games in charge and was a disastrous appointment

CARDIFF chief Paul Trollope is set to be axed after just five months in charge, according to reports.

The Bluebirds have won just two games since the Englishman took over from Russell Slade in May.

Paul Trollope has come under fire from fans for his tactics — Paul Trollope has come under fire from fans for his tacticsCredit: Reuters

Blackburn defender Shane Duffy is currently Cardiff's top scorer with two own-goals — Blackburn defender Shane Duffy is currently Cardiff's top scorer with two own-goalsCredit: Reuters

And with City sitting 23rd in the table following a 2-0 defeat against Derby, claim chairman Vincent Tan is ready to pull the trigger.

Former Wales coach Trollope, 44, tried to carry on the Euro 2016 party after adopting the Dragons' tactics.

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But City have hardly fired on all cylinders and fans have been quick to criticise him for a lack of attacking intent.

Incredibly, Cardiff's only goals scored at home this season were both netted by Blackburn centre-back Shane Duffy.

Trollope has won just two of his 12 games in charge — Trollope has won just two of his 12 games in chargeCredit: Getty Images

Tan has tried to give Trollope time but with basement boys Blackburn and Rotherham as his only scalps, time is running out for Trollope

If he can survive the international break, defeat to local rivals Bristol City on October 14 would be another difficult loss to swallow for the Bluebirds faithful to pile more pressure on the boss.

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